Atmos Energy Corp Profit Rises In Q1

(RTTNews) - Atmos Energy Corp (ATO) revealed earnings for its first quarter that climbed compared to the same period last year.

The company said its bottom line totaled $152.205 million, or $1.40 per share. This was higher than $114.04 million, or $1.08 per share, in last year's first quarter.

Analysts had expected the company to earn $1.13 per share, according figures compiled by Thomson Reuters. Analysts' estimates typically exclude special items.

Atmos Energy Corp earnings at a glance:

-Earnings (Q1): $152.205 Mln. vs. $114.04 Mln. last year. -Earnings Growth (Y-o-Y): 33.5% -EPS (Q1): $1.40 vs. $1.08 last year. -EPS Growth (Y-o-Y): 29.6% -Analysts Estimate: $1.13

-Guidance: Full year EPS guidance: $3.85 - $4.05